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Wrap It: DIY Paper Calla Lilies for Mother’s Day

DIY Paper Calla Lilies

DIY Paper Calla Lilies, by Chiara Alberetti Milott

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! These paper calla lilies from Oh Happy Day are a perfect way to dress up your Mother’s Day (or wedding, bridal, baby shower, and birthday) gifts. All you need are a few basic supplies and you’re on your way to wowing that special lady in your life. I love these paired with brown craft paper and a band of neon, don’t you? The possibilities are endless, really, so go nuts!

See how to make your own paper calla lilies over on Oh Happy Day!

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Best Mail Day Ever: DIY Birthday Surprise!

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DIY Birthday Mail Surprise, photo by Jordan Ferney

Birthday mail is the best mail, don’t you think??  Now, imagine getting 112 birthday greetings from all your favorite people that, when combined, forms a giant mural!  BEST mail day ever, right?  Jordan from Oh Happy Day has the deets on kicking off this awesome birthday mail campaign — check it out!

DIY Birthday Mail Surprise, photo by Jordan Ferney

My favorite part, aside from how ridiculously clever this DIY birthday idea is, is all the sweet notes written on the back!  This would be a great way to get family and friends in on a simple but heart-warming birthday gift — kind of like this 60 years of memories idea — but with a little more pizzazz!

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Make this gift: DIY Caramel Apple Kit

DIY Caramel Apple Kit

DIY Caramel Apple Kit, Photo by Kimberley Hasselbrink

This fun DIY gift makes use of one of the best food combos of all time: caramel sauce and apples. It’s where ooey gooey meets crisp and delicious… and they make sweet, sweet food babies that are the perfect accompaniment to fall and winter. SO, why not give the gift of caramel apple goodness to friends, neighbors, co-workers, or anyone who appreciates thoughtfully put together gifts? Sounds like a pretty great idea to me!

DIY Caramel Apple Kit

DIY Caramel Apple Kit, Photo by Kimberley Hasselbrink

Kimberley Hasselbrink shares this awesome how-to over on Oh Happy Day and suggests pairing your kits with cute vintage butter knives for slicing up apples and spreading on the good stuff.  With an assortment of toppings like chopped pistachios, bacon bits, coconut flakes, or even sea salt, you can make this kit as gourmet as you’d like!  Is your mouth watering yet??  Head on over to Oh Happy Day for tips on how to put together your own perfectly delicious caramel apple kits!

psst… It’s Caramel Apple Day—what a great way to celebrate!

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DIY Caramel Apple Kit

Mother’s Day Breakfast by Oh Happy Day!

Oh Happy Day Breakfast Printable

Letting Mom kick her feet up while someone else makes breakfast is a Mother’s Day tradition we’re all familiar with. It’s a nice way to do something special for Mom and Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day! has a sweet little way to personalize it. These flags and tags are a available as a free printable download—all you need are toothpicks and glue. Easy enough for young and grown-up kids. Go check it out!

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Following Oh Happy Day! is a bit like looking in on a fairytale. Not in the royal sense, but a much more real life one. Jordan is a San Francisco based party planner and letterpress printer who recently moved with her husband, Paul, and their two little ones to live in Paris for a year. She blogs about the experience, in addition to sharing creative projects and other pretty inspirations.

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Oh Happy Day Breakfast Printable detail